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Music Schools in Michigan

299 students earned Music degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Music is the 24th most popular major out of a total 242 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Music Majors in Michigan

Music majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 206
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 85
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 85
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a music major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of music majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 47.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 29.4%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Music Grads in Michigan

There are 28,970 people in the state and 1,213,230 people in the nation working in music jobs.

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Wages for Music Jobs in Michigan

Music grads earn an average of $62,950 in the state and $63,500 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Michigan that offer music degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

153 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
49,695 Total Students

71% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.35 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

95 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M. Graduates earn an average $62,027 after graduation. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at WMU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant
10 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
17,311 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,092 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#5

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at Andrews. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.50%.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The 7.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. A typical student attending Eastern Michigan will pay a net price of $15,127.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Wayne State grads earn an average salary of $40,269. 98% of students get financical aid.

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,552 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Oakland. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

Music Careers in MI

Some of the careers music majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $72,390
Sound Engineering Technicians 6% $60,290
High School Teachers 6% $62,040
Musicians and Singers 4% $0
Music Directors and Composers 2% $45,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to music.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Fine & Studio Arts 72
Design & Applied Arts 48
Drama & Theater Arts 27
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 9
Arts & Media Management 8
Dance 3
Other Visual Art 3

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